What is 5/6 as a Decimal?

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What is 5/6 as a decimal?

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Fraction 5/6 as a decimal is
0.83

≈ 0.83 to hundredths

Repeating decimal: denominator 6 = 2 × 3 has the factor 3, not 2 or 5 · the bar marks the period 3 — it repeats forever

5 ÷ 6 by long division

remainder×10= digit × 6 + new remainderdigit
5508 × 6 + 28
2203 × 6 + 23

Remainder 2 repeats from the 2nd digit on → 0.83.

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Fraction to Decimal Conversion Table

FractionDecimal
5/15
5/22.5
5/31.6
5/41.25
5/51
5/60.83
5/70.714285
5/80.625
5/90.5
5/100.5
5/110.45
5/120.416
5/130.384615
5/140.3571428
5/150.3
5/160.3125
5/170.2941176470588235
5/180.27
5/190.263157894736842105
5/200.25
5/210.238095
5/220.227
5/230.21739130434782…
5/240.2083
5/250.2
5/260.1923076
5/270.185
5/280.17857142
5/290.17241379310344…
5/300.16

FAQ

What is 5/6 as a decimal?

Fraction 5/6 as a decimal is 0.8(3)

How do you convert 5/6 to a decimal?

To convert 5/6 to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator: 5 ÷ 6 = 0.8(3).

Why is 5/6 a repeating decimal?

In lowest terms its denominator 6 = 2 × 3 has the prime factor 3, so the division never ends: a remainder comes back and the same digits repeat forever.

What is 5/6 as a percent?

Multiply by 100: 5/6 ≈ 83.33%.

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